behaving in a way that is likely to get you involved in an argument or fight
to hope to get something that you want or need
to search for someone or something
He was looking for work as a builder.
I’m looking for Jim. Have you seen him?
Police were looking for clues as to the woman’s identity.
We are looking for a partner in a new business venture.
looks for
looking for
looked for
There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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